Thailand revokes poker legalization order
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has overturned a July directive that legalized poker, reaffirming his administration's stance against all forms of gambling.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has overturned a July directive that legalized poker, reaffirming his administration's stance against all forms of gambling.
The operator reported a decrease in net income of 42% to $38.1m due to a one-time, non-cash impairment, but also generated an adjusted net income of $77.1m, equating to a rise of 7%.
The $3.3bn net revenue generated throughout the third quarter of 2025 was primarily accounted for by the operator's casino revenue, which grew 29.4% year-over-year for a total of $2.5bn.
Profit was up 19% year-on-year, despite the operator awarding a SEK 409m lottery prize during the quarter.
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Tender covers gaming machine supply and facility upgrades across three state-run casinos.